Holbrook, Phyllis Carlson

December 23, 2007

HOLBROOK, Phyllis Carlson

Phyllis Carlson Holbrook, 73, of West Hartford passed away Thursday, (December 20, 2007) at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Hartford to Lillian and Albert Carlson on May 12, 1934. After graduation from Hartford Public High School she had a long career in the insurance industry retiring from Connecticut Mutual after 30 years. Phyllis was survived by her sisters, Norma McCabe and her husband, Jack of Glastonbury and Doris Skomars of Forestville; her two daughters, Linda Holbrook of West Hartford, and Pam Holbrook and her husband, Arthur Bruskin and their children, Nathan and Zachary of Huntington, NY; her son, Steven Holbrook of West Hartford as well as many extended family members and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Carlson. Phyllis was a devoted sister, mother, grandmother and friend who enjoyed family time, vacations at the beach, holidays, Sunday outings and was a avid fan of the UCONN Women's basketball team. The family would like to thank the medical staff at Bliss 10 ICU for the wonderful care she received. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 27 at 12 noon at the Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 136 South Main St., West Hartford. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Rocky Hill. Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, December 26, from 4 - 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VNA Healthcare, Attn: Development Office, 130 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105.